Regional variations in child and mother's characteristics influencing the use of insecticide treated net in Nigeria.
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DOI: 10.1017/s0021932022000050
Abstract: Nigeria accounts for a quarter of malaria cases worldwide, which can be prevented with the use of insecticide treated nets (ITN). While studies have documented mother-related characteristics influencing use of ITN, regional variations in the… read more here.
Keywords: mother; regional variations; insecticide treated; use itn ... See more keywords
Optimal insecticide-treated bed-net coverage and malaria treatment in a malaria-HIV co-infection model
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DOI: 10.1080/17513758.2016.1192228
Abstract: ABSTRACT We propose and study a mathematical model for malaria-HIV co-infection transmission and control, in which malaria treatment and insecticide-treated nets are incorporated. The existence of a backward bifurcation is established analytically, and the occurrence… read more here.
Keywords: malaria; insecticide treated; bed net; malaria treatment ... See more keywords
Regional and socio-economic disparity in use of insecticide-treated nets to prevent malaria among pregnant women in Kenya
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DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihac024
Abstract: Abstract Background Insecticide-treated net (ITN) use is among the most recommended strategies to prevent malaria in pregnancy. We analysed the regional and socio-economic patterns of ITN use among pregnant women in Kenya using data from… read more here.
Keywords: itn use; use among; insecticide treated; among pregnant ... See more keywords
Long-lasting insecticide-treated net use and malaria infections on the Kenyan coast
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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trac029
Abstract: Abstract Background A study was conducted to examine the impact of long-lasting insecticide-treated net (LLIN) use on the prevalence of malaria infections across all ages, 25 y after a trial of insecticide-treated nets was conducted… read more here.
Keywords: llin use; insecticide treated; malaria infections; use ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of a national mass distribution campaign of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying on clinical malaria in Malawi, 2018–2020
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-005447
Abstract: Introduction Malawi’s malaria burden is primarily assessed via cross-sectional national household surveys. However, malaria is spatially and temporally heterogenous and no analyses have been performed at a subdistrict level throughout the course of a year.… read more here.
Keywords: insecticide treated; treated llins; lasting insecticide; mass distribution ... See more keywords
Insecticide-Treated Bed Net Utilization and Associated Factors Among Households in Ilu Galan District, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1177/11786302221078122
Abstract: Introduction: Insecticide-treated mosquito nets are often used as a physical barrier to prevent infection of malaria. In sub-Saharan Africa, one of the most important ways of lowering malaria burden is the utilization of insecticide-treated nets… read more here.
Keywords: itn utilization; associated factors; insecticide treated; utilization ... See more keywords
Insecticide-treated net effectiveness at preventing Plasmodium falciparum infection varies by age and season
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-017-1686-2
Abstract: BackgroundAfter increasing coverage of malaria interventions, malaria prevalence remains high in Malawi. Previous studies focus on the impact of malaria interventions among children under 5 years old. However, in Malawi, the prevalence of infection is highest… read more here.
Keywords: itn; use; age; insecticide treated ... See more keywords
Semi-field evaluation of the cumulative effects of a “Lethal House Lure” on malaria mosquito mortality
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-019-2936-2
Abstract: BackgroundThere is growing interest in the potential to modify houses to target mosquitoes with insecticides or repellents as they search for human hosts. One version of this ‘Lethal House Lure’ approach is the In2Care® EaveTube,… read more here.
Keywords: house lure; field; insecticide treated; mortality ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of peer-learning assisted primary school students educating the rural community on insecticide-treated nets utilization in Jimma-zone Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-020-03401-7
Abstract: Background Making insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) utilization a social norm would support the global goal of malaria eradication and Ethiopian national aim of its elimination by 2030. Jimma zone is one of the endemic settings in Ethiopia. This study… read more here.
Keywords: jimma zone; insecticide treated; community; treated nets ... See more keywords
Susceptibility of Anopheles gambiae from Côte d’Ivoire to insecticides used on insecticide-treated nets: evaluating the additional entomological impact of piperonyl butoxide and chlorfenapyr
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-020-03523-y
Abstract: Background Pyrethroid-treated mosquito nets are currently the mainstay of vector control in Côte d’Ivoire. However, resistance to pyrethroids has been reported across the country, limiting options for insecticide resistance management due to the paucity of… read more here.
Keywords: piperonyl butoxide; susceptibility; insecticide treated; treated nets ... See more keywords
Utilization of insecticide treated bed net and associated factors among households of Kola Diba town, North Gondar, Amhara region, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3697-7
Abstract: ObjectiveThe primary aim of this study was to assess the utilization of an insecticide-treated bed net on the preceding night and associated factors among households of Kola Diba town in 2017.ResultsOf the 260 households, 239… read more here.
Keywords: insecticide treated; bed net; associated factors; treated bed ... See more keywords